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August 2008

August 29, 2008

Would you prefer one scoop or two? Maybe a candy necklace or a side of carrots and peas? You really can't go wrong with any of the bink links. So much cooler than the pacifier clips you can pick up at the drugstore.

This bag is the most clever little thing I have seen in a long, long time. It's a great alternative for a diaper bag too. Check out Show Pony's shop for more fun designs. Oh, and be sure to view their darling dish towels.

August 26, 2008

It really was love at first sight.And I am not a huge jewelry person.I like to keep things simple.But now....

I have fallen in love with Karel Jewelry Designs. Her jewelry is simply breathtaking. Each lovely is delicate + feminine + colorful + fun, all combined to make the perfect piece of jewelry at a reasonable price. Karel, the brilliant lady behind the company, designs and handcrafts each piece herself! She is constantly striving to keep her designs "fresh and innovative".

"Everyone deserves to feel unique and beautiful. It was always important
to me to express my individuality through fashion, but I often found it
difficult to find unique, quality pieces of jewelry that I could afford.
That's how this company was born...I thought, if I can't find it, I'll make
it myself."

This probably sounds a bit silly but I do feel pretty when I slip a piece of her jewelry on. I somehow transfer from mom to a woman ready to be taken out on the town, even if just for a moment. It is that last special piece to your outfit that will take it up just a notch more. Although some of you may find the prices just a touch high, trust me when I say that the quality is superb. The gemstones used are absolutely beautiful and the pieces never feel too heavy or awkward. It was like they were meant to be worn, by you of course. My favorite piece, okay well two favorite pieces are the Aussie Princess necklace and the Chrysalis earrings. What is your favorite piece?

August 25, 2008

In the land of blogs, Nie Nie reigns supreme. Her charming life has been the source of much joy for many. On Saturday August 16 Stephanie [Nie Nie] and her husband Christian were in a small plane crash that has left them both seriously injured and in a Phoenix burn center. Please remember them in your prayers. They have four lovely, small children that are anxiously awaiting their recovery. To learn more about the Nielson's go here. To read updates on their recovery from Stephanie's sister Courtney, go here. And finally, to donate to their recovery go here. Oh, and check out Design Mom's great idea for a fund raiser in the Nielson's honor here.

I am changing some things up a bit. From now on instead of posting the winner on My Favorite Things, I will be emailing the winner directly. Just trying to simply things and make it a teeny bit easier on everyone. So if you won the preserve giveaway you have already been emailed! Thanks!